Western Primary School News
May 2024
Dear Parents/Guardians,
I can't believe that the school year is almost over! The students and staff are enjoying the warmer weather and recess outside!
Coming up next week is Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week! This is the week we celebrate our AMAZING teachers and staff members and all that they do for our students and our school. We have THE BEST teachers and staff at WPS and they work very hard each and every day to make our school the best place for your child's education.
The month of May also brings a lot of fun and excitement as the students look forward to summer break! Be sure to mark your calendar for our end of the year WPS Growth Parade and Celebration. The dates are below for each grade level and parents are invited to attend. It will take place at the football stadium from 1:15- 1:45 and parents are welcome to sit in the bleacher area. Students will be parading around the track and participating in fun activities on the field. This will be a great way to celebrate all of the ways the students have grown this year!
As always, don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Thank you for partnering with us to provide the best education possible for our Panthers!
All the best,
Melissa DeWeese
WPS Principal
Summer Reading is IMPORTANT
Did you know that, on average, students lose 20-30% of their school year gains in reading during the summer? We often call this the "summer slide." Younger children are prone to the most learning loss during the summer because they are at a crucial stage in their development. It is very important that students continue reading throughout the summer.
An easy way to help negate the summer slide at home is to have a set time each day to read with your child. Children who read and are read to a minimum of 30 minutes a day have a significantly less amount of learning loss. If you don't have appropriate books at home for your child to read this summer, please contact me (Mrs. DeWeese) so we can help. We don't want any child to go without the proper resources to continue their learning in the summer.
On May 13th, representatives from the Kokomo Howard County Public Library will visit during lunch time to share with us information about their summer reading program. This is a great way to continue reading during the summer and earn some cool prizes too! Look for more information to come home.
Student Registration for 24-25 School Year
Skyward online registration will open in early July for current students. New student registration dates are below. This is only necessary for students who are new to the district, not a current Western student, or those without internet access to complete online registration at home.
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Western Primary School
Email: mdeweese@western.k12.in.us
Website: wps.western.k12.in.us
Location: 2671 South 600 West, Russiaville, IN, USA
Phone: 765-883-5528